As soon as I heard about the Cookie swap I knew I wanted to be involved. It seemed like such a great idea. I love blogging about food but this was so much more interactive. I would have the opportunity to send my food to two total strangers, and in turn have two dozen biscuits … Read more
Welcome to another glorious Friday! I hope the sun is shining and you have the most wonderful plans for your weekend. Alfresco Friday is my celebration of the weekend. Usually our family will take advantage of the beautiful mild weather this time of year and have a picnic or BBQ at the beach, a park … Read more
For me this is the ultimate childhood retro slice! It was one of my favourites as a child, and mums seemed to make it for school lunches, fetes and any “bring a plate” occasions. Unfortunately it wasn’t a slice my mother ever made, which meant I didn’t have it very often. Luckily I stumbled across … Read more
Regular readers may know that from time to time students from other countries join our family for a “homestay”. For the last ten weeks Niki, from China has been a part of our family. She has taught me to cook a lot of Chinese dishes. I had been craving a dish that a previous student … Read more
I am currently sorting through all my recipes trying to find a favourite cookie. The reason for this sudden interest in cookies is I have signed up for the first ever “Annual Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap” It is being hosted my Julie from “The Little Kitchen” and Lindsay from “Love and Olive Oil”. The … Read more
For this week’s edition of Alfresco Friday we have packed up a picnic and taken to the beach for a lazy evening on the sand watching the sunset. To keep things simple each of my friends have bought a variety of cheese platters and crackers to ensure our hunger remains at bay while the kids … Read more
Can you see this dripping delicious caramel sauce? It is made using the new Philadelphia “Cream for Desserts” which means it tastes just like double cream but with only half the calories! I am sure this means I can eat twice as much! A few days ago I attended a “Cream for Dessert” Masterclass courtesy … Read more
I Love Halloween and all the fantastic Halloween Costumes. Here are some great Halloween Party ideas.
Halloween costumes, and ghoulish cupcakes for your Halloween party
I have created a tasty spooky army of skull heads, and I love the way it looks like there is an army of the undead marching silently forward in these images.
I have been very spoilt recently. It seems that every function I attend on the North Coast is featuring the delicious produce from Gaian Poultry & Game in Kundabung near Port Macquarie. Not only have I been privileged to enjoy their sumptuous duck, but I have also eaten gorgeous suckling pig which just melts in … Read more
When I was a kid I used to love pink milk! I remember I first had this delicious sweet drink at my grandmother’s place. Milk took on a whole new meaning. My sister and I used to sneak into the kitchen and eat the pink sugar by the spoonful when grandma wasn’t looking. Moving on … Read more
I am not really sure who the first person was that decided bacon should become a jam. I have seen an old Martha Stewart slow cooker recipe for Bacon Jam, so perhaps it was the American Queen of the kitchen herself! I discovered this delicious condiment care of our own queen of the kitchen, Lorraine … Read more
If pink had a taste, it would be the flavour of this Raspberry Sherbet! It’s sweet, fruity and tingly all at once, a completely girly delight. Have I said enough to make you want to taste? I hope I have convinced you to try your hand at making this icy treat, as I am sure … Read more
Alfresco Friday is back. With the start of the warmer weather and the promise of another Summer at the beach, just around the corner, I felt it was time for the recommencement of Alfresco Friday. This is a day when I post ideas for nibblies, picnic dishes, BBQ’suggestions or perhaps a recipe for a tasty … Read more
Hello again everyone! I have been busy cooking this month; With the weather warming up I thought I would bring you a refreshing citric, sweet and salty green papaya salad. Papayas grow plentifully in my back yard, and it’s great to be able to eat them green as well as ripe. The possums don’t like … Read more
Spring is in the air! By this statement I mean I can smell Jasmine, Orange blossoms, Gardenias and all the gorgeous floral aromas that I associate with the warmer weather. I know it may not be a fun time of year for those with hay fever and allergies, but I love the overpowering sickly sweet … Read more
My banana bread recipe is my pick of the best recipe for the month, It has been one of those months where I have been perpetually behind in everything I do! I am not complaining, mind you. I started the month in Bali doing a “Food Safari” for an upcoming FIRST EVER! Gourmet Getaways and … Read more
As promised, here is one of my favourite desserts from Bali. Kolak Biu Kolak Pisang This is a dessert which can be eaten warm or chilled; it is a delicious mix of banana and papaya in a palm sugar and coconut cream sauce. Whilst in Bali we had a version which used jack fruit and … Read more
Week 19 Theme Green Green eggs and ham, Sam I am! Do you like green eggs and ham, Try them if you can. Would you like them on a plate, Or on the bus when you’re running late Perhaps eat them in bed With butter, tea and a piece of bread. So here we are … Read more